Due to various challenges within the public-school system, such as underfunding, lack of resources, and difficulty retaining and recruiting teachers of color, minority students have been found to be underperforming compared to their majority counterparts. Minority students deserve quality public education, which can only happen if the gap in equity and access is closed. In order to close this achievement gap between the majority and minority groups, it is critical to increase the learning ...

"And They Thought We Wouldn't Fight" by Floyd Phillips Gibbons is a compelling narrative that delves into the experiences of soldiers during World War I. Gibbons, a war correspondent, captures the raw emotions and realities faced by those on the front lines. Through vivid storytelling, he brings to life the camaraderie, bravery, and struggles of the men who fought in the trenches. The book serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and the indomitable spirit of tho...

Hard-bodied and street-wise former showgirl Martha Chainey, who first appeared in High Hand, gets caught in the neon madness of Las Vegas in this fresh mystery. Shots ring out during a heavyweight fight, and in the ensuing mayhem, someone steals five million bucks that used to belong to a casino owner. If Martha can track down the loot, there's a cool quarter million in it for her troubles. "Old school hard-boiled fare for those who like a bit of substance with their headbanging."-Booklist...

Gary Phillips has been published in The Los Angeles Times, The San Francisco Examiner, and Rap Pages magazine. High Hand introduces the unforgettable, six-foot tall Chainey (nobody calls her Martha), a former showgirl who transports under-the-table money for Las Vegas casinos. When masked shooters rob Chainey of seven million bucks, she's got three days to recover the money-or else.